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The Tucson VA Medical Center is recruiting a full-time Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient pulmonary and critical care, including Medical ICU coverage and specialty consults, with academic teaching and research opportunities. Compensation includes salary plus annual bonuses and extensive federal benefits.
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Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician - Tucson VA Medical Center Location: Tucson, Arizona Salary Range: $320,000 - $350,000 annually + outstanding federal benefits Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive: Highly Competitive Sign-on Bonus! Relocation: Available Transform Your Career and Make a Lasting Impact Join a dynamic, collaborative Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine team at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), serving America's heroes while advancing your career at one of the nation's best-integrated health systems. Why Choose Tucson VA? Exceptional Total Compensation Generous salary plus annual performance bonuses Unmatched paid time off: up to 55 days annually (26 vacation, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME) Robust federal retirement pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions Comprehensive federal health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance Professional Stability & Growth Free liability protection with full tail coverage No restrictive employment contract : Enjoy moonlighting privileges Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement and possible 5-day CME leave Use your unrestricted license from any US state or territory Prized Academic Partnership Primary teaching affiliate: University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy Faculty appointment opportunities-mentor the next generation of physicians, fellows, and residents Research & Leadership Leadership support for quality improvement and scholarly projects Access to VA research time and resources for investigators Leading-Edge Facility Tertiary care center with specialty services: interventional cardiology, cardiac & neurosurgery, and more Recipient of the VA's Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award Facility growth: new state-of-the-art bed tower construction underway Unmatched Lifestyle Live in stunning Tucson: the premier city of the Southwest 350+ days of sunshine, beautiful scenery, vibrant culture, affordable living Vibrant arts, culinary and outdoor activities; home to top-rated schools and a major university Your Role Deliver high-quality outpatient and inpatient Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, including Medical ICU coverage and specialty consults Participate in Sleep Medicine (if interested/trained) Teach medical students, residents, and fellows Engage in clinical excellence, academic scholarship, and quality improvement Qualifications Board certified/eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine US Citizenship (non-citizen candidates with outstanding qualifications may be considered) Eligible for faculty appointments at University of Arizona Unrestricted US medical license (any state/territory) Commitment to teaching, clinical quality, and patient-centered care Ready for the Next Step in Your Career? Apply now and enjoy professional satisfaction, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to change lives-yours and your patients'. Contact Virginia Deutsch Email: virginia.deutsch@va.gov The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Make Tucson your home. Make a difference with VA. Your future starts here.